INTER-UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM FOR POLITICAL AND SOCIAL RESEARCH (ICPSR), UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
ICPSR Warren E. Miller Scholarship
full · masters
- Full registration fee waivedCore benefit
- Free on-campus housing and mealsLiving support
- 2 General Sessions in 2026Choose one
- 40+ hours of methods trainingCoursework
- Up to 4 courses per sessionCourse load
- ~$6,000+ session value (est.)Estimated worth
At a glance
full
Funding
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Max amount
Mar 1, 2027
Deadline
All countries
Country
Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR), University of Michigan
Provider
The ICPSR Warren E. Miller Scholarship is offered by the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) at the University of Michigan to support researchers working on electoral and political behaviour. It funds attendance at 1 ICPSR Summer Program General Session held in Ann Arbor, Michigan, covering the full registration fee, on-campus housing and meals for the duration of the session; travel, visa fees and personal costs are not included. The 2026 cycle has 2 General Sessions, the first running 8 June to 2 July 2026 and the second 6 July to 31 July 2026, and applicants choose which one to attend. Each session offers more than 40 hours of methods coursework plus around 20 hours of supplementary lectures in tools such as R and Python, and participants may enrol in up to 4 courses. The award is open to both U.S. and international applicants with no nationality restriction, provided they can attend in person. Applications open on 26 January 2026 and close on 1 March 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Confirm the exact current-cycle dates and what is covered on the official ICPSR scholarship page before you apply.
What's covered
- Registration fee waiver — Full waiver of the registration fee for one ICPSR General Session (First or Second), a benefit estimated to be worth on the order of ~$6,000 (est.) for the session.
- On-campus housing — Free accommodation in University of Michigan residence halls for the entire duration of the chosen session.
- On-campus meals — Complimentary meal plan covering breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the session.
- Methods coursework — Access to more than 40 hours of quantitative methods courses, with the option to enrol in up to 4 courses per session.
- Supplementary lectures — Around 20 hours of supporting lectures in tools and foundations such as R, Python and mathematics.
- Campus facilities — Access to University of Michigan campus facilities and student services during the program.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online through the ICPSR Scholarship Application Manager during the published window.
- Gather your documents — Prepare your CV, a one-page cover letter, an official transcript (for students) and arrange one recommendation letter.
- Create an account — Register on the ICPSR Scholarship Application Manager to start your application.
- Complete the application — Fill in the application form, state your preferred session and courses, and upload all required materials.
- Ensure the reference is submitted — Confirm that your referee submits the recommendation letter before the deadline.
- Submit before the deadline — Submit the full application before 1 March 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time; late or incomplete applications are not reviewed.
Eligibility
Career stagePre-tenure scholars, assistant professors and graduate students are eligible to apply.
Research focusApplicants must conduct research on electoral or political behaviour, broadly defined.
NationalityOpen to both U.S. and international applicants; there is no nationality restriction.
In-person attendanceRecipients must be able to attend the chosen General Session in person in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Application materialsA CV, a one-page cover letter, one recommendation letter and (for students) an official transcript are required.
The scholarship does not cover travel, visa fees or personal costs; international recipients receive documentation from ICPSR to support a visa application but must arrange travel themselves.
Eligible countries
All countries
Deadlines
2026 Summer Program~1 March 2026 (est.)
Selection
The ICPSR scholarship committee evaluates applications on academic and research merit, the fit between the applicant's project and the program's focus on electoral behaviour and quantitative methods, the potential impact of the work, and the strength of the recommendation letter. Selections follow equal-opportunity principles, and a specific cover letter that names the planned courses strengthens an application.
Verified sources
- ICPSR Warren E. Miller Scholarshipicpsr.umich.eduofficial
About the provider
The Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) is a unit of the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research. It maintains one of the world's largest archives of social-science data and runs the ICPSR Summer Program in Quantitative Methods of Social Research in Ann Arbor.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Who can apply for the Warren E. Miller Scholarship?
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Pre-tenure scholars, assistant professors and graduate students conducting research on electoral or political behaviour, from any country, who can attend a session in person.
What does the scholarship cover?
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It covers the full registration fee, on-campus housing and meals for one ICPSR General Session; travel, visa fees and personal costs are not included.
How many General Sessions are there in 2026?
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There are two: the first runs about 8 June to 2 July 2026 and the second about 6 July to 31 July 2026, and you choose one.
Where is the program held?
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At the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, USA; recipients must attend in person.
Is the scholarship open to international students?
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Yes. There is no nationality restriction, so both U.S. and international applicants may apply.
How much is the award worth?
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The registration waiver plus housing and meals is estimated to be worth roughly ~$6,000 (est.) for one session; confirm the current fee on the official page.
What documents do I need?
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A CV, a one-page cover letter, one recommendation letter and, for students, an official academic transcript.
How many courses can I take?
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Participants may enrol in up to four courses per session, drawn from 40+ hours of methods coursework plus supplementary lectures.
How do I apply?
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Create an account on the ICPSR Scholarship Application Manager, complete the form, upload your materials and ensure your referee submits the reference before the deadline.
When is the deadline?
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Applications open around 26 January 2026 and close around 1 March 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
Does ICPSR help with visas?
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ICPSR provides documentation confirming selection to support a visa interview, but it does not cover visa fees or travel.
Where can I confirm the details?
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Confirm dates, fees and what is covered on the official ICPSR Warren E. Miller Scholarship page each cycle.